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Pandora App Receives Big Update Focused on Content Discovery

Tim October 1, 2019

Pandora is rolling out a major update to its Android and iOS app this week, focused primarily on content discovery. If you need that broken down, it just means that Pandora wants to make it easier for you to find good tunes and podcasts. According to the...

DEAL: Here’s a $30 10W Anker Wireless Charging Pad With Lovely LED Light for $10

Kellen October 1, 2019

It's never a bad time to add another wireless charger to the collection and Anker's 10W wireless charger with bottom-glowing LED charging light is $9.99 at the moment, thanks to a promo code. Normally priced at $29.99, that's a pretty solid savings on a...

Call of Duty: Mobile Now Available on Android in the US!

Kellen September 30, 2019

First teased for launch back in March, Call of Duty: Mobile is now available on Android. The game is free to play and available on most Android devices running Android 4.3 and up. Call of Duty: Mobile features both multiplayer and battle royale modes, though...

Verizon Galaxy S9, S9+ Getting September Security Patch

Tim September 30, 2019

Verizon is shipping out the September security patch to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Verizon lists no other changes besides the security patch, but if you're an owner and spot something new, let us know. New Software Versions Galaxy S9: G960USQU6CSI2 Galaxy...

DEAL: Fossil Sport is Just $151 Today at Amazon ($123 Off)

Kellen September 30, 2019

The Fossil Sport, a Wear OS that was once the king until the Fossil Gen 5 showed up with that important bit of extra RAM, is heavily discounted right now at Amazon. Normally priced at $275, you can grab a Fossil Sport in black for $151.19. Should you buy a...

Google Decides to Just Keep the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL at $300 Off for a While

Kellen September 30, 2019

Google has had its Pixel 3 line-up priced at $300-off for the past month or so. That $300-off deal was supposed to end over the weekend, but Google went ahead and extended it for another couple of months. That's right, you can still get the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3...

Here’s a Look at Live Caption for Android 10, Coming First to Pixel 4

Tim September 30, 2019

Live Caption was detailed during this year's Google I/O developer conference, and even though Android 10 has launched, the feature isn't yet live for Pixel owners. Right now, it looks like the feature will launch as a Pixel 4 limited time exclusive, though, it...

My Galaxy Fold Display is Not Damaged After a Day

Kellen September 30, 2019

3 days with the Fold I think I have been asked on an hourly basis if my Galaxy Fold is broken yet. I am pleased to report back that no, my Galaxy Fold is not damaged after a day of use. In fact, I'm almost at three days worth of usage at this point, and me,...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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